Beyerdynamic FOX Microphone Review: A Blue YETI Competitor

This is the Beyerdynamic FOX. A USB condenser microphone that competes against many other mics in the $100-200 price range. But with its small size, and stiff competition. How will this little guy compete? Let’s find out with a little review.
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Straight out of the box you get the Beyerdynamic FOX, a stand, wind shield, a mount converter, and this obnoxiously orange usb-c to usb a cable. That’s right. A USB type-C cable. This is the FUTURE. Now let’s look at the body of the mic. What really stood out to me was actually how it had a nice feel in the hand. It feels premium being cold to the touch and has a nice heft to it. The design is overall good. I like how it’s in-offensive looking yet you can tell this thing isn’t built cheaply.
The mic has a gain switch on the back and a usb type - c port that you plug the supplied cable into. I can also confirm that the mic does / does not work with a usb c to usb c cable as well, which is nice. The front of the mic has a headphone jack, a volume knob to control the volume going into the headphones, a mute button for the mic, and a mix button that allows you to mix between what’s coming out of the mic, and audio from the computer. I personally, think that’s a really cool feature to have, to be aware of everything that’s going on around you.
Now onto mic quality. I tried doing a couple of things to really get the use of this mic. Because on their website they advertise it as a mic fit for studio recording, game streaming, and youtubers. I wanted to put it through the paces. I’m gonna try singing, not me of course I can’t sing, keyboard typing and mouse clicking, and just plain talking into the mic. And I’m going to do that while comparing it to the popular youtuber usb mic. The blue yeti, and see how it goes. Here’s the results.
The biggest differences between these mics are their gains. The gain even when set to high on the FOX is tiny. It feels like they did this on purpose to accommodate instruments and vocals, which can get pretty loud, but at the same time, regular speaking volume is a bit weak, your mouth has to be pretty close to the mic for it to pick up enough sound.
Here are some negatives of the Beyerdynamic FOX that I found. The stand, just isn’t that good. It can tilt the mic back and forth and you can swivel the mic, but it just feels so cheap and plasticky. Combined with the fact that the mic needs to be close to your face to pick up good audio means that this stand holds it back. Instruments will probably be okay. Next, the standard thread mount on the mic is slightly larger than a standard tripod mount, meaning using those are out of the option, but it does come with a 5/8” adapter which is good.
Overall, I think this is a nice mic, it’s priced competitively and it’s small size makes it an easy travel companion as well for quick recording setup. I think the mic is a great option if you’re looking for a usb mic in the sub $200 price range. Its build quality and size exceeds the blue yeti but the stand could use some work or be downright replaced. If you’re looking for something that sounds good, doesn’t flat out destroy your bank account, is small, feels premium and want a simple plug and play solution this beyerdyamic fox might be it. If you’re looking for an XLR option or don’t mind the more tedious setup for stronger sound, this ain’t it.
Anyway guys, what do you think? Does a usb mic around $180 have a place in this world? Or at that price do you consider XLR options? Leave that in the comment section below, if you enjoyed this video give it a thumbs up, and well, don’t forget to subscribe, I’ll see you guys next time.

[@excalibruh6751]

I have this mic. My friends say I sound great during voice chat and the 2 people that watch me stream (you the real MVPs) have not complaints

[@littobud]

do you use a boom arm

[@jshotsss5027]

Does it have voice playback if I connect headphones to the mic

[@dylete9469]

This is really well made. Great job!

[@bionmccool]

U regularly advising us on the video volume is what I call quality.

[@BlenderDumbass]

I have the FOX. and it's amazing

[@InfectedSquid]

I already have a blue yeti. If I did not have a microphone already and I was buying a new one, I would buy this one.

[@barrylogic9274]

Good job bro

[@MikeWat]

holy cow, YES USB C!! Looks like a better deal than the Rode NT-USB :) I'm using the zoom h4n pro atm and loving that - very versatile. Otherwise I'd try this mic out as well xD

[@ostrowskij]

thumbs up for that song!

[@jinkianlee]

Through this reviews, I figure out that blue yeti more tendencies to fatigue hearing but fox sound more clear and high gain is more than enough and increase lb on that is totally not needed

[@lazargaming7392]

Thanks bro

[@AMdvij]

Hi, when earphones are connected, there is a small noise in silence?

[@ctrang0458]

00:31 what is the background music?

[@eskiliversen305]

good vid bruh

[@asr6913]

which is better for asmr?

[@KwesiMangata]

The yeti is really good! Used it to record music 🎶 and gain is very important when trying to get great volume to record. Can mix and clean up a nice brighter sound makes things sound like I’m in an actual studio

[@Keepingitsimp]

Will it work on a phone? Let's say instagram Live stream using a mobile device?

[@nasser5575]

Beyerdynamic all the way

[@xyrenegade]

Fox looks aesthetically pleasing but I think i'll stick to may Yeti Nano (if that makes a difference, I doubt it does) Speaking, have you tried compare them?

[@user-uu3rc3fh6o]

I am a blue yeti owner and i have to say...the blue yeti sucks. It was good at a time, but this time is way over. If u want a good USB mic, take the auna mic 900b if you dont want to spend a single buck too much and if u want to get something more "premium" get a hyper x quadcast or the beyerdynamic. Just do not buy the yeti in any case, since there is this weird static sound you will probably have since they changed a chip in the microphone (read that somewhere) and that is annoying as heck. I am not saying you should buy a new USB-Mic if you have the yeti, but i would never suggest the yeti if you search for your first mic.

[@ViruX93]

I think Rode NT USB would be the better choice if they have the same price.

[@muhammadiqbalarief8140]

I have a problem with headphones. I make recording and I hear my voice. Then I want to listen to my recorded voice and use headphones thar connected through beyerdynamic fox. I hear the voice of Darth Vader like "krkrkrkrkrkrk" what the problem& need help!

[@FreeThePenguins]

The Fox needs to be closer.

[@MightyMac1000]

Where did you get your background music from?

[@ranaky9416]

probably KZbin audio library

[@maresv]

It was overpriced when it came out. Now it's more affordable. For VO and singing is great, for streaming it is not the best and the blue yeti wins. However, for me the samson g-track pro is better than the two mics here.

[@pack1986]

But can it asmr

[@fabriciobermudez6249]

What is the Logitech mouse?

[@BuMerFromKz]

Logitech G703 Lightspeed

[@alphadream953]

this one or a 100$ audio interface and 80$ xlr mic???????????????????

[@metatronmen2431]

Yeti is like a Glock, well tested, do the job in a reasonable price, the Yeti is for podcast, Skipe, youtube, gaming, etc. General use witch is what most people need and Beyerdynamic headphones. That is my setup.